Open-source developers move Windows 11 desktop rendering from GPU to NPU

First reported by Tom's Hardware at · Updated · 3 sources

The project uses a prototype driver to render the desktop on a neural processing unit, according to Tom's Hardware. Wccftech reports performance of just two frames per second, while Neowin describes the software as a free app that allows the Windows 11 desktop to run without a GPU.

Covered by 3 publishers within 7 hours of the first report.

Reporting3

Tom's Hardware Open source project renders your Windows 11 desktop using the NPU rather than the GPU · Mark Tyson
Wccftech Windows 11 Can Now Be Rendered Entirely On An NPU Instead Of A GPU, But You’ll Have To Settle For PowerPoint-Like Performance Of Just 2FPS · Omar Sohail
Neowin Free app bypasses Microsoft's limitation, letting Windows 11 desktop run without any GPU · Sayan Sen

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